Former Panthers broadcaster Dave Strader dies of cancer

Former Florida Panthers broadcaster Dave Strader died Sunday morning after battling cancer for more than a year. He was 62 years old.

Strader was most recently the play-by-play announcer for the Dallas Stars, but called Panthers games for two seasons from 2005-07. He was also broadcasted games for the Red Wings and the Coyotes.

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"Dave was a great broadcaster and a better person," Panthers general manager Dale Tallon said in a statement. "I'll miss seeing him at the rink."

Strader also called games for NBC Sports and worked at three different Olympic games.

"His voice is synonymous with hockey to fans all over the globe and he built a connection for so many fans to this game," Stars president and CEO Jim Lites said in a statement. "More importantly, he was a tremendous husband, father, grandfather and friend and we will miss him deeply. Our sincerest prayers and condolences are directed to his wife Colleen and their entire family."